What Was Etta James' Real Name?
2024-01-05
Celebrity / Music
When thinking of the all-time greatest rhythm-and-blues singers, the name Etta James always comes to mind. The Grammy award-winning artist had a raspy voice that left audiences intoxicated with her soulful sound. Opening for The Rolling Stones in the early ’80s, the “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” singer gained mainstream notoriety. What fans didn’t know was that James was … Published on December 29, 2020 3 min read When thinking of the all-time greatest rhythm-and-blues singers, the name Etta James always comes to mind.
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